Crisis music is how aylers pre1964 recordings are habitually described as. Jan 19, 2011 a quick word to mention that my name is albert ayler, a superb jazz documentaryone not available on dvdis back, tonight, at 7. My name is albert ayler is as fascinating as the later recordings. A quick word to mention that my name is albert ayler, a superb jazz documentaryone not available on dvdis back, tonight, at 7. My name is albert ayler 79 mins, nc directed by kasper collin. My name is albert ayler is a 2005 swedishamerican documentary film about the american jazz musician albert ayler, written and directed by kasper collin it was produced and edited over a period of seven years 1998 to 2005 and among its participants are donald ayler, edward ayler, carrie roundtree, ann westerman, sune spangberg, lionel marshall, bengt frippe nordstrom, sunny murray. My name is albert ayler theatrical release movie waiting to be released on dvd movie video at cd universe, a documentary on avantgarde saxophonist albert ayler. This film is very rarely shown and movingly depicts events in the musicians life. Ayler plays tenor and soprano saxophones on swing low, sweet chariot, deep river, goin home. Albert ayler may have been concerned with rocking out at this point, but love cry sounds like it was the last notion on his mind. See the full list of my name is albert ayler cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Dec 07, 2007 my name is albert ayler 2005 directed by kasper collin screenings november 8 and 9, 2007 anthology film archives new york city, new york.
My name is albert ayler theatrical release movie waiting. This film is very rarely shown and movingly depicts events in the musicians life such as john coltranes funeral, at which ayler performed. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore. My name is albert ayler takes its title from aylers 1963 debut album of the same name, and showcases much of the saxophone players evolving style and influence. Albert ayler my name is albert ayler 1964, vinyl discogs. A documentary on avantgarde saxophonist albert ayler.
My name is albert ayler brings a sense of logic and humanity to a. Aylers iconoclastic freeform innovations still have a devoted following, but in the pantheon of 20th century jazz innovators, he remains a relatively obscure figure. Watch my name is albert ayler full movie in hd visit movie 118456 the prophetic jazz saxophonist albert ayler, who today is seen. The film my name is albert ayler depicts a man of pure vision and aesthetic daring. A selfproclaimed prophet of the saxophone famous for. Albert ayler born july, 1936 cleveland, ohio, died november 1970 was an american avantgarde jazz saxophonist, singer and composer, the older brother of donald ayler. The prophetic free jazz saxophonist albert ayler, who today is seen as one of the most important innovators in jazz, was obsessed with his radical music and by. My name is albert ayler by albert ayler on amazon music unlimited. Albert ayler was confronted with a spiritual anxiety that both plagued and comforted him throughout his life. Ayler s iconoclastic freeform innovations still have a devoted following, but in the pantheon of 20th century jazz innovators, he remains a relatively obscure figure. Giuseppi logans debut lp on esp was among the first batch of free jazz releases on that label. With my name is albert ayler, swedish filmmaker kasper collin doesnt set out to solve the mysteries surrounding aylers life and death so much as to honor them.
Read the my name is albert ayler movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Listen to your favorite songs from my name is albert ayler by albert ayler now. In the summer of 1963, a tenor saxophonist named albert ayler moved into a room in a flat owned by his aunt, across the street from st. Stream albert ayler thank god for women live 1968 footage from my name and watch movie online free in good quality. It goes without saying that my name is albert ayler represents the. My name is albert ayler directed by kasper collin northwest film forum earshot jazz festival seattle, washington. With albert ayler, donald ayler, edward ayler, john coltrane.
Albert ayler, don ayler, gary peakcock dont think about tempo. The prophetic free jazz saxophonist albert ayler, who today is seen as one of the most important innovators in jazz, was obsessed with his radical music and by the thought that people one day would understand it. My name is albert ayler by albert ayler on amazon music. Aylers obscurity is at least as attributable to his short lifespan as it is to.
Overview of my name is albert ayler, 2007, directed by kasper collin, with albert ayler, edward ayler, donald ayler, at turner classic movies. With his documentary my name is albert ayler, swedish filmmaker kasper collin pays unbridled homage to the titular musician, one of the most. The album my name is albert ayler is a session of standards recorded for a copenhagen radio station with local musicians including nielshenning orsted pedersen and drummer ronnie gardiner, with ayler playing tenor and soprano on tracks such as summertime. A documentary by kasper collin the film is a spellbinding look at one of jazz most misunderstood geniuses. The brilliant saxophonist albert ayler never won as much attention as other forwardthinking midcentury players like john. Kasper collins my name is albert ayler, a fascinating swedish documentary about. The william parker bass quartet parker, alan silva, sirone and henry grimes featuring charles gayle requiem.
The myth of albert ayler is one of the most intoxicating in jazz. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. A fascinating swedish documentary about the black avantgarde saxophonist from cleveland, ohio andrew pulver. Stream my name is albert ayler 2007 movie online free hd. There has finally been a film made about albert ayler, one of the most innovative saxophonists in history.
Free enough to make charlie parker and john coltrane seem kind of square. My name is albert ayler 2006 kasper collin, albert ayler. Kasper collins film portrays a confident but troubled man, who never. My name is albert ayler is the debut album by american free jazz saxophonist albert ayler recorded in copenhagen in 1963 and first released on the dutch debut label. Watching kasper collins film, also called my name is albert ayler, in the shetland. One of the more intriguing bands in the tributes and versions sections is aylers angels. Mostly misunderstood in the jazz world, he evoked both pride and despair in his family and friends. With my name is albert ayler, swedish filmmaker kasper collin doesnt set out to solve the mysteries surrounding ayler s life and death so much as to honor them. Watch albert ayler thank god for women live 1968 footage. The first recordings many of aylers trademarks are at leat partially present, skirting intune as necessary to gain full expression, some overblowing, the beginnings of the wide vibrato he would be so famous for, and some of the harmonic register of the tenor sax all find their way into the.
But dont let that make you think that ayler hadnt reached maturity yet. Particularly exhilarating is bye bye blackbird, on which ayler plays not tenor but soprano saxophone. For his part, its really a continued evolution from the first recordings many of aylers trademarks are at leat partially present, skirting intune as necessary to gain full expression, some overblowing, the beginnings of the wide vibrato he would be so famous for, and some of the harmonic register of the tenor sax all find their way into. My name is albert ayler 2006 full movie download full hd. My name is albert ayler 2006 kasper collin, albert ayler, donald ayler, edward ayler, documentary, music may 4, 2017 the prophetic jazz saxophonist albert ayler, who today is seen as one of the most important innovators in jazz, was obsessed with his radical music and by the thought that people one day would understand it. An independent film by swedish director kasper collin, it features the only known film footage of albert that is in existence. This was the mantra of freejazz pioneer albert ayler, crazybearded hepcat saxist and the subject of this new documentary. The elusive my name is albert ayler is a fascinating glimpse of the saxophonists early playing and well worth searching for. Film, video my name is albert ayler library of congress. Crisis music is how ayler s pre1964 recordings are habitually described as.
Swedish filmmaker kasper collin follows the trail of albert from his native town of cleveland by way of sweden to new york. My name is albert ayler 2006 cast and crew moviefone. Mar 09, 2017 my name is albert ayler takes its title from aylers 1963 debut album of the same name, and showcases much of the saxophone players evolving style and influence. Using rare photographs and insightful testimony the film follows.
My name is albert ayler 2005 directed by kasper collin screenings november 8 and 9, 2007 anthology film archives new york city, new york. Fontana du 688 603 zl, 888 603 zy, e sfjl 927 my name is albert ayler america f 30 am 6100 albert ayler free jazz 1964. There is a short segment in the movie of maybe 30 seconds of some insane footage him playing at the fillmore east with members of ten years after or some the band. Eight years later he was found dead in new yorks east river, aged 34. My name is albert ayler 2007, directed by kasper collin. My name is albert ayler theatrical release movie waiting to. On november 25, 1970, his body was found floating in the east river, at the foot of congress street pier, in brooklyn. Directed by swedish filmmaker kasper collins, the film is a spellbinding look at one of jazz most misunderstood geniuses. My name is albert ayler 15122009 swedish director kasper collins acclaimed documentary of the starcrossed saxophonist and free jazz pioneer gets its first screenings in the us. Albert ayler profiled, using interviews with surviving members of his family and musical colleagues, including drummers lionel marshall, sune spangberg, sunny murray, violinist michel sampson, bassists gary peacock and bill folwell plus photographer val wilmer and george wein audio only together with clips from a berlin tv concert. The prophetic free jazz saxophonist albert ayler, who today is seen as one of the most important innovators in jazz, was obsessed with his radical music and by the thought that people one day. The ohioborn tenor saxophonist albert ayler probably would have gotten a kick out of kasper collins documentary about his life.
Kasper collins my name is albert ayler, a fascinating swedish documentary about the black avantgarde saxophonist from cleveland, ohio. Read about the my name is albert ayler dvd and browse other dvd movies. Feb 10, 2007 my name is albert ayler 79 mins, nc directed by kasper collin. Apr 04, 2018 my name is albert ayler is the debut album by american free jazz saxophonist albert ayler recorded in copenhagen in 1963 and first released on the dutch debut label. The title track has a callandresponse routine that gives it a. Kasper collins my name is albert ayler, a fascinating swedish documentary about the black avantgarde saxophonist from cleveland.
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